Sales Administrator

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Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hybrid
27-30 Hourly
Mid level
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Food • Kids + Family • Design • Manufacturing
Munchkin is on a mission to be the “World’s Most Loved Baby Lifestyle Brand” through ingenuity, love, and innovation.
The Role
Provides temporary operational support to Sales and Marketing by maintaining customer, product, pricing, promotional, broker, and retailer data. Prepares sales, inventory, POS, forecast, and SKU reports; coordinates customer reviews, product launches, samples, sales materials, and retailer portal setup. Supports field-sales requests, discontinued-product sell-through, calendars, promotions, and cross-functional commercial initiatives while ensuring accurate and timely responses.
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Who We Are:

WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin, Inc., focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. With over 375+ patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years!  Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!

We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility.  We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation. 

What You’ll Do:

The temporary Sales Administrator provides daily operational support by maintaining accurate customer, product, pricing, promotion, and broker data; preparing sales and inventory reports; coordinating customer and sales requests; and assisting with product launches, customer reviews, and commercial initiatives. The role collaborates closely with Sales, Customer Business Analytics, Marketing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and external brokers to deliver timely, accurate, and effective sales support.

  • Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Sales and Marketing teams, including prioritizing requests, coordinating follow-up, and completing time-sensitive tasks
  • Support customer business reviews, retailer presentations, line reviews, new item launches, product resets, sales meetings, and special projects
  • Prepare and distribute recurring monthly and ad hoc reports on sales, POS, shipments, inventory, forecasts, goals, promotions, and SKU performance
  • Enter and maintain product information, reviews, and related content in the Bazaar Voice system; coordinate sample requests as needed
  • Coordinate the annual item performance and discontinuation review process
  • Maintain accurate customer, broker, item, pricing, promotional, and product master data
  • Maintain customer promotion, product reset, new item launch, and key sales calendars.
  • Manage sales sample inventory and coordinate sample orders, including entering requests, packing and shipping samples, and replenishing inventory for the field sales team
  • Coordinate requests for catalogs, product images, sell sheets, new item setups, sales history reports, presentations, plan-o-grams, and other sales materials
  • Facilitate field-sales requests related to product compliance, testing, documentation, customer requirements, and other day-to-day sales support needs
  • Coordinate new item setup and maintenance in retailer portals, 1WorldSync, EDI, and other customer systems
  • Monitor and manage new-account emails, ensuring timely responses, follow-up, and appropriate routing
  • Coordinate the sell-through of discontinued and closeout products by preparing sell sheets, identifying potential buyers, distributing samples, and supporting related sales activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 Bring It!

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in sales, marketing, business, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in sales operations, sales administration, customer business support, retail analytics, or a related CPG environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational and project-coordination skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work independently

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality material

Hourly Rate Range: $27 - $30

This is a temporary assignment, with an assignment duration of 3-4 months.

To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com.

Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique.  We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status. Applicant Privacy Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in sales, marketing, business, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in sales operations, sales administration, customer business support, retail analytics, or a related CPG environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational and project-coordination skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work independently
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality material

What the Team is Saying

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Munchkin, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Affordable Benefits — Company materials indicate 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D for eligible employees, reducing out‑of‑pocket costs for core coverage. This materially boosts total compensation value relative to base pay alone.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match up to 4% with immediate vesting is highlighted, supporting near‑term savings without a waiting period. This structure adds predictable employer contributions to long‑term financial planning.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Half‑day Fridays in North America, paid parental leave, and an annual holiday closure are featured as time‑away programs. These elements provide recurring schedule relief and family‑supporting time off beyond standard holidays.

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The Company
Bentonville, AR
325 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods, focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 350+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation. Not only were we honored by LA Business Journal as The Most Sustainable Company of 2022, we were also humbled to be honored on the 2023 Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list. We put our heart into everything we do, from innovating new products to our packaging & brand design. We are honored to have our work recognized with over 250 international product and brand design awards.

Why Work With Us

We pour our hearts into simplifying life with big ideas for little (and big) hands. Munchkin believes we must consciously contribute to causes that protect our future. Becoming the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world is indeed a lofty company mission and we take it seriously. Read our 2024 Sustainability Report for more!

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Munchkin, Inc. Offices

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
Bentonville, AR
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